Kenmore 79042562316 User Manual

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the

problem listed:

Problem Solution

Poor baking results • Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the

oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature

before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or

baking time. See “Self Clean” on page 29 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold.

•If your oven is cooking poorly, or self clean is performing badly, perform the following

check: Press Broil; Press START. Place your hand near the handle on the oven door.

Between the door and the control panel you should feel a rush of air on your hand. If so,

your unit is functioning properly and you have had a Power Failure in your home. If no

air stream is present, call a service technician to replace your cooling fan

Oven does not operate. • The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven.

•Be sure oven controls are set properly. See “Minimum & maximum control settings ” on

page 14 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual.

•Service wiring is not complete.

Oven light does not work. • Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See “Replacing the oven light” on page 33.

Flames inside oven or smoking from

oven vent.

•Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe

up excessive spills before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when

using broil, see “Setting Broil” on page 21.

Self clean does not work. • Oven control not set properly. Review “Self Clean” on page 29.

Oven racks discolored or do not

slide easily.

•Oven racks left in oven cavity during self clean. Always remove oven racks from oven

cavity before starting a self-clean cycle. Clean using a mild abrasive cleaner following

manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven.

Oven smokes excessively when

broiling.

•Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in “Setting Broil” on page 21

•Meat too close to the broil element. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance

between the meat and broil element. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty

edges to prevent curling.

•Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling

frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking.

Oven control panel beeps and

displays any F or E code error.

•Oven control has detected a fault or error condition. Press STOP to clear the error code.

Try bake or broil function. If the F or E code error repeats, turn off power to appliance,

wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance. Set clock with correct time of day. Try bake

or broil function again. If fault recurs, press STOP to clear.

Soil not completely removed after

self clean.

•Self Clean was interrupted. Review instructions in “Self Clean” section on page 29.

•Excessive spills on oven bottom. Clean before starting self clean.